EQS-News: Wienerberger AG / Key word(s): Annual Results
Innovating for a better future – wienerberger’s 2024 Annual Report
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31.03.2025 / 08:30 CET/CEST
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Innovating for a better future – wienerberger’s 2024 Annual Report
published
Vienna, March 31, 2025 – In 2024, wienerberger achieved the third-best
result in its history, despite a challenging market environment,
particularly in the new build sector. The company increased total revenues
by 6% to €4.5 billion while maintaining a robust group-level operating
EBITDA margin of 17%. These results are based on disciplined cost
management and operational efficiency and also confirm the resilience of
wienerberger’s long-term value-creating growth strategy with its targeted
acquisitions.
Strategic acquisitions strengthen wienerberger’s market position
Most construction markets globally did not recover as quickly as
anticipated in 2024. Interest rates went down slower than expected,
construction costs remained high and political uncertainties further
decreased investment. However, in 2024 wienerberger adhered to its
value-creating growth strategy and remained focused on organic growth
through innovation and an increasing share of system solutions in its
portfolio as well as growth through selected value-accretive corporate
acquisitions. As a result, wienerberger profited from rising demand in
certain markets that recovered faster than others. Especially the
integration of Terreal – which advanced ahead of schedule – delivered a
positive contribution to overall profitability as it expanded
wienerberger’s activities in the growing renovation sector. The company
also gained further market share in the sector of piping for water and
energy management thanks to targeted investments in plant expansions and
new system solutions.
In addition, strategic acquisitions – including Slatek OY in Finland,
Tekken AS in Norway (smart water solutions) and GrainPlastics in the
Netherlands (drainage and cable protection solutions) – have expanded the
company's portfolio, optimized the supply chain and positioned
wienerberger for long-term, sustainable growth.
Driving decarbonization through targeted investment
Sustainability remains an integral part of wienerberger’s strategy,
ensuring that future generations can enjoy a high quality of life. In
2024, the company continued to follow its ambitious 2026 goals for
decarbonization, biodiversity and the circular economy by developing new
solutions for ecological construction. One key achievement was the opening
of wienerberger’s modernized nearly CO₂-neutral brick plant in Uttendorf,
Austria, where the company installed the world’s largest electric
industrial kiln and now operates Europe’s most sustainable brick
production facility. With these and other innovations, wienerberger
continues to lead the green transformation of the entire construction
sector.
Heimo Scheuch, CEO wienerberger, says: “Today, wienerberger is more
resilient, innovative, and efficient than ever. As part of our strategy,
we are committed to driving the transition towards climate neutrality –
creating long-term opportunities for future generations. Sustainability
and innovation go hand in hand, and form the core of wienerberger. We will
keep developing new solutions for ecological and innovative construction
as well as smart water and energy management solutions and lead the
transformation of the entire construction sector.”
Unleashing innovation for sustainable growth
Innovation drives wienerberger’s results and its progress in
sustainability. Today, the company generates 33% of its revenue from
innovative products, with a goal of reaching 35% by 2026. One major step
was the launch of Wioniq, bringing together four innovative companies –
Inter Act, I-Real, Wideco, and Slatek – and creating a new platform for
smart water and energy management solutions, which offers significant
growth potential. By further increasing its innovation strength,
wienerberger will continue to find new ways to reduce emissions, save
natural resources and improve the quality of life for current and coming
generations.
Discover our vision of a sustainable future in our Annual Report 2024 and
take a deep dive into concrete examples of how wienerberger is turning
these ambitions into reality.
To view the entire wienerberger Annual Report, please click [1]here.
wienerberger
wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological
solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger's solutions enable
energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
in North America. At the beginning of 2024, wienerberger successfully
completed the acquisition of Terreal, becoming the leading European
provider of innovative all-in roofing and solar solutions, as well as
solutions for the entire building envelope in Europe and North America.
With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger generated revenues
of approx. € 4.5 billion and an operating EBITDA of € 760 million in 2024.
For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com
Therese Jandér, Senior Vice President Investor Relations Wienerberger AG
t +43 1 601 92 - 10221 | investor@wienerberger.com
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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: investor@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2107924
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